New Jersey Institute of Technology · 12 hours ago
Research Associate
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$44K/yr - $44K/yrNew Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a highly motivated and qualified scientist for a research associate position in the Advanced Energy Systems and Microdevices Laboratory. The role involves developing innovative phase change materials and conducting research activities related to thermal energy storage applications.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Define physical and operational needs and develop PCM lab capability
Support purchasing, and cost estimation related to budgetary needs
Create standards and processes for project, product, test documentation, and SOPs
Experience developing a competent and efficient teamwork
Upskill resources for lab operations
Develop in-house sample testing standards addressing customer requirements and industry benchmarks
Materials characterization using DSC and other thermal analysis methods
Hand-on testing, validation, and certification processes for various products and materials
Responsible for research projects focused on the development, characterization, and validation of various low and subzero-temperature applications of phase change materials
Handle multiple projects related to various PCM products/applications development in response to current market needs in cold chain and refrigeration applications
Creating phase change materials for thermal energy storage systems – Latent Heat Storage
Leading the development, analysis, and evaluation of technical specifications for purchases, including equipment components and materials
Developing and overseeing the installation of PCMs, with knowledge about filling, sealing, and capping in downstream applications
Direct various testing and simulation studies based on CTQs
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a specialization: in Thermal Energy Storage Materials/Phase Change Materials
Particularly in Low-temperature phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position
Preferred
Undergraduate in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant thermal engineering discipline with chemistry background, is preferred
Transmission Electron Microscope
Scanning Electron Microscope
X-ray Diffractometer
Temperature Data Acquisition
KD2Pro Property Measurement Device
Coating Thickness Measurement Device
Drop Shape Analyzer with Contact Angle Measurements
Rheo-viscometer
Talysurf Profilometer
Probe Type and Bath Ultrasonic
Tensile Testing Machine
Bond Testing Machine
Micro Hardness Testing Machine
Optical Microscope and Stereomicroscope
TmmFE Inverse Heat Conduction Problem (IHCP) Solver
LabView Signal Express (National Instruments)
Solid Cast
SolidWorks
MATLAB
Photoshop
Origin
Kaleidagraph
CATIA
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position
Company
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Founded in 1881
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.99MKey Investors
National Science FoundationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-09Grant· $6M
2023-01-18Grant· $1.3M
2022-08-29Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Joyoung Lee
Associate Professor
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